Description
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(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 70-85 days One of the largest of the paste tomatoes, known for it’s wonderful flavor. The Amish Paste Tomato is an heirloom that was discovered among the Amish in Wisconsin, although it originates with the Pennsylvania Amish. With a nice balance of sweet and acid, this tomato is great for eating fresh, canning, and is especially terrific for sauces. These large indeterminate plants produce high yields. The Amish Paste fruits are oxheart, almost teardrop in shape, deep red in color, with thick flesh, and few seeds, weighing approx. 8-12oz. Amish Paste needs special attention to support as plants tend to be droopy. This is one of our favorite tomatoes, and many we know swear by it to be one of the best paste tomatoes!
Planting Instructions for Amish Paste Tomato Seeds
Start Heirloom Amish Paste Tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Plant the Tomato seeds ¼” deep in sterile seed starting mix. Germination occurs in 6-14 days in soil 70-90°F. Once true leaves develop, separate Heirloom / Open Pollinated Tomato plants into 3-4″ pots, placing in full light & cooler temps (60-70°F). Set out hardened off Tomato transplants, in full sun, once soil has warmed, 18-30″ apart, in rows 3-4′ apart. Plant tall, spindly Amish Paste tomato seedlings deeper, the stems will sprout roots and support and strengthen the plant. To help prevent blossom end rot, put 1 Tbs of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells at the bottom of your planting hole. The calcium will help build strong cell walls once your heirloom tomatoes plants start producing fruit. For strong Amish Paste tomato plants, add 1 Tbs of aged compost and 1 Tbs of bone meal to the bottom of the hole as well.
FAQ:
What makes the Amish Paste Tomato unique?
The Amish Paste Tomato is a large, heirloom paste variety known for its exceptional flavor and versatility. Its fruits are oxheart-shaped, deep red, and weigh 8-12 oz, with thick flesh and few seeds. This variety strikes a perfect balance of sweet and acidic flavors, making it ideal for fresh eating, canning, and especially for sauces.
How long does it take for Amish Paste Tomatoes to mature?
Amish Paste Tomatoes mature in approximately 70-85 days, making them a mid-to-late season variety, perfect for gardeners seeking high yields of flavorful paste tomatoes.
What type of plant is the Amish Paste Tomato?
The Amish Paste Tomato is an indeterminate variety, meaning it grows continuously and produces fruit throughout the growing season. These large plants yield abundantly but require extra support due to their tendency to droop under the weight of their fruit.
How should Amish Paste Tomato seeds be planted?
To grow Amish Paste Tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix at 70-90°F. Germination occurs in 6-14 days. Once true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 3- to 4-inch pots and provide full light at cooler temperatures of 60-70°F. Harden off the plants and transplant them outdoors in full sun, spacing them 18-30 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.
How can I ensure healthy Amish Paste Tomato plants and prevent blossom end rot?
To prevent blossom end rot, add one tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells to the planting hole to supply calcium. Enhance soil nutrients with one tablespoon each of aged compost and bone meal. Plant tall seedlings deeper to encourage root growth along the stem, ensuring robust, productive plants capable of supporting heavy yields.
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5 star!
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Excellent!
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Betsy (verified owner) –
These bushes do get very large and will take over if not controlled. The only problem I had was an early hard freeze that killed the plants with 100+ tomatoes still on the vines. Almost every seed started and I didn’t lose any transplanting and had to give some away. I had no cracking or hollow fruits. Most were typical Roma size but some were fist sized. They were amazing in salsa and marinara (needing little to no sugar depending on personal preference). I made a gallon per plant not including all the green ones I pulled after frost. I live in the Salt Lake valley where summers are hot and dry. These plants thrived despite conditions and only being watered 1-2x/week even at the hottest, driest point of the summer. I will be planting these again but with more room to grow(probably a trellis)
Katcha –
This tomato didn’t ‘fit’ our garden – makes a large bush that needs plenty of support. And while it did produce well, some of the fruit had hollow places inside and overall the fruit was much smaller (3/4″X1 1/4″) than it ought to have been (1+” X 2+”). Happier now with Roma